Alex Dovbnya
Bitcoin hits a new high of $42,476. The flagship cryptocurrency is getting a boost from the Federal Reserve's signal about possible interest rate cuts
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- No more interest rate increases
- Gold price rises
Bitcoin rose to a new intraday high of $42,476 on the Bitstamp exchange. This surge offers traders a much-needed reprieve after the recent wave of selling.
This rally can be attributed to Federal Reserve officials keeping current interest rates stable and predicting possible rate cuts in 2022.
Bitcoin has historically been shown to benefit from lower interest rates, as these tend to lower the yield on government securities, making alternative investments such as cryptocurrencies more attractive.
No more interest rate increases
The recent announcements by the US Federal Reserve have a significant impact on the financial markets. Interest rate futures now indicate a greater than 60% chance of a rate cut in March 2024.
There was an immediate spike in US interest rate futures for a May rate cut from 80% to 90%.
As a result of the Fed's actions, yields on two- to seven-year US securities have fallen by over 15 basis points.
These developments suggest looser monetary policy in the near future, which could potentially lead to further growth in risk assets like Bitcoin.
During a press conference, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell predicted that further interest rate cuts remain unlikely.
Gold price rises
In parallel with Bitcoin's rise, spot gold prices have also increased, most recently by 0.7%. This increase in gold prices is a direct response to the Fed's decision.
Typically, gold is viewed as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. With the Fed signaling possible interest rate cuts and lower inflation forecasts, investors appear to be turning to gold as a safe haven.
The Fed forecasts a core inflation rate of 3.2% by the end of 2023 and a decline to 2.0% by the end of 2026, as well as a gradual slowdown in GDP growth.
About the author
Alex Dovbnya
Alex Dovbnya (aka AlexMorris) is a cryptocurrency expert, trader and journalist with extensive experience reporting on everything related to the emerging industry – from price analysis to blockchain disruption. Alex has written more than 1,000 stories for U.Today, CryptoComes and other fintech media outlets. He is particularly interested in the regulatory trends around the globe that are shaping the future of digital assets. He can be contacted at [email protected].
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